as in coast
the land adjacent to a body of water
The state has mainly rocky coastline and few beaches. The plane flew along the eastern coastline.
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Recent Examples of coastline
Visit Nearby Beaches The Bradenton Area, which includes Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, claims 16 miles of uninterrupted sugar-white coastline.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Researchers in Africa are also concerned about the great white shark and have noticed a decline in their numbers along the coastlines, notably near Cape Town, South Africa.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Rather than dominating the site, the structure hovers respectfully, while offering spectacular views of the coastline.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Abidjan is a fast-moving commercial hub set along the Atlantic coastline, where business, culture, and nightlife intersect.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Researchers in Africa are also concerned about the great white shark and have noticed a decline in their numbers along the coastlines, notably near Cape Town, South Africa.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Rather than dominating the site, the structure hovers respectfully, while offering spectacular views of the coastline.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Abidjan is a fast-moving commercial hub set along the Atlantic coastline, where business, culture, and nightlife intersect.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coastline
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From some soft-sandy coves on the rocky coast of North Eleuthera in the Bahamas to crystal-clear springs in Central Florida near Orlando.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Matthew Rhys plays Tom Loftis, the mayor of Widow’s Bay, an island 40 miles off the New England coast.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Help remove invasive plants, increase biodiversity and enhance coastal resilience in partnership with the Bay Foundation and Environment California, as part of the Malibu Living Shoreline Project, an effort to restore three acres of beach and dune habitat.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Calesa Township is also perfectly situated in the heart of Central Florida with convenient access to shopping, schools, medical facilities, entertainment and the best of the Sunshine State — from parks and beaches to airports and attractions — without the heavy traffic.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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Now, as spring has sprung on the Connecticut shoreline, yellow, red and white tulips tucked inside red, yellow and orange rain boots, along with gigantic orange and pink peonies, have sprouted in the 8-foot plate glass windows at Lily’s, 8 Post Office Square.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Just south of the beach at the Waukegan Harbor & Marina, Robbie Kutzler, the director of marketing and special events for the harbor, said a woman found two tires at the south end of the property near the shoreline.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Coastline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coastline. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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